How to Grip a Football

Knowing how to grip a football properly is an important skill for every player. It is most important for a quarterback to know how to grip a football, as that grip is going to affect how he throws. Before you start learning how to grip a football you will need to gather the following items.

Football

Hands

Once you have these items it is time to learn how to grip a football.

Hold the football with your dominant hand. The first step in learning how to grip a football is knowing which hand to grip the football with. You want to use your dominant throwing hand to grip the football.

Put your pinky and ring fingers on the laces. The next step in learning how to grip a football is learning where on the football to grip. You want your hand to be positioned towards the end of the football that is closest to your body. A simple way to do this is to make sure your pinky and ring fingers are on the laces.

Wrap your hand around the ball. To secure your grip, wrap your hand around the ball after your pinky and ring fingers are on the laces. Your thumb should be gripping the underside of the football. Make sure your grip is secure.

Use your off hand to protect the ball. The last step in learning how to grip a football is using your off hand to protect the football. To do this, simply put your non dominant hand on the underside of the football. Having this extra hand on the football will make it harder for defenders to knock the ball out of your hands. Now you know everything there is about how to grip a football.